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General News July 10, 2023

What Type of Co-Parenting Partner Are You?

  By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD Divorce should not be entered into lightly, especially if you are a parent. Marriages may dissolve. But co-parenting is truly a “to death do us part” commitment, including all of the family life events in between. Parents must choose (and it is a choice) whether they will have a friendly divorce or an acrimonious one. The decision has a lasting impact on the parents, and especially their children. This obvious reality may come as a shock to even the best parents who are wrapped up in the early stages of divorce. Parents contemplating divorce or dealing with the emotional, psychological, and financial aspects of divorce often require a reminder that children need a safe, secure, and happy family environment to become well-adjusted emotionally and psychologically. Children need their parents to be partners, to like each other, and to be friends at best or, at least, to peacefully co-exist. And children need this, whether their parents stay married or not. Fortunately, co-parents are not hostages to their old emotions or patterns of interaction that lead to their divorce. They can build an entirely new relationship based on their mutual love for their children and their interest in building a stable future for them and for themselves. To do so, they must agree to be both physically and emotionally divorced so they can focus on the future, not the past. I call this approach a “friendly divorce.” The families of these friendly divorces continue to be... Read More
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General News July 10, 2023

Volunteers Needed for American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Panama City Beach

  The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers in the Panama City Beach area to be a part of the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023. Community volunteers help lead and organize the event with the support of American Cancer Society staff, from assisting with planning the annual event to taking part on the day of, there are various volunteer opportunities for interested community members. The first planning meeting for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Panama City Beach will be on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at The Church at the Beach 10620 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, starting at 5:30 p.m. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events unite the community with a shared determination to help create a world free from the pain and suffering caused by breast cancer. Dollars raised by Making Strides supporters help the American Cancer Society ensure no one faces breast cancer alone by funding innovative breast cancer research; promoting education and risk reduction; and providing comprehensive patient support to those who need it most. Last year, 500 walkers in the Panama City Beach area helped to raise more than $51,000. If you would like more information to become a day-of volunteer, please contact Jessica Foster jessica.foster@wjhg.com or Amanda Dreszer at amanda.dreszer@cancer.org. The post Volunteers Needed for American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Panama City Beach appeared first on PCB Life | Panama City Beach News, Events and Community Information.   Read More

General News July 10, 2023

Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s 10 Years of Magic Continues with Season 11 on the Horizon

  By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic and Education Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company We just closed our 10th season with a sold out run of one of my absolute favorite musicals, “Sound of Music.” It was a little bit magical to end 10 years of incredible shows with such a profoundly beautiful story. I look forward to Season 11 with such excitement and anticipation for what another year of great theatre will bring! We launch Season 11 next fall with Million Dollar Quartet in September/October. This smash-hit musical tells the story of legendary music icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins as they come together on Dec. 4, 1956, at the famous Sun Studios. This show has so many great songs including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire” and “I Walk the Line” just to name a few. Elvis will be in the building y’all! We follow that with the timeless holiday classic A Christmas Carol in December. This fast-paced stage version is so fun and includes all of your favorite characters like Tiny Tim, the Fezziwigs, all the ghosts, and, of course, the original grumpy old man, Ebenezer Scrooge. This show is a mug of warm wassail on a cold winter’s night and just the right thing to get you into the holiday spirit. Our favorite Scrooge, Bruce Collier, will be returning to the stage as well in this production. There’s plenty of chances to catch The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns throughout the winter months with shows in... Read More